Obituary of James Pirtle

James (Jimmy) August Pirtle of Tracy City, Tennessee passed away February 23, 2015 at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga, at age 85. He was of the Church of Christ faith. He worked at several jobs, he hauled coal and worked with his father doing carpenter work, but the job he liked most was at Sequachee Valley Electirc Co-op where he worked for 59 years. He had a heart attack and had to retire in 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Malinda Pirtle; brothers, Frank Eugene, Henry, Bill Edd and John Clayton Pirtle; sisters, Thelma Randles and Lorraine Tyner. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Margaret Frances Lewis Pirtle; daughter, Debbie (Jerry) Baker; sons, Keith (Leisa) Pirtle and Eric Pirtle; sister, Edna Alderson; brothers, Kenneth, Raymond and Eugene Pirtle; grandchildren, Keri, Todd, Ashlea and Taylor; great-granddaughter, Kali. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday 4-9 P.M. at the funeral home. On line condolences may be made at www.fosterlayfuneralhome.net. Arrangements are by Foster & Lay Funeral Home of Tracy City, Tennessee.